Nelson Region Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Nelson Region, New Zealand in October.

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Nelson Hira

Planning a journey to Nelson Region, New Zealand this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Nelson Region in October

Nelson Region, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. October in Nelson Region generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Nelson.

For specific regional insights in Nelson Region, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

October is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 139 mm (5.5 in) in Nelson. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Nelson receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in October. Nelson typically receives 240 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Nelson Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Nelson Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nelson)

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March20°C (68°F) April17°C (63°F) May15°C (59°F) June12°C (54°F) This monthJuly12°C (54°F) August12°C (54°F) September14°C (57°F) October16°C (61°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nelson Region in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Nelson Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Nelson Region

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Nelson Region, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Nelson Region (October)

Precipitation variation in Nelson Region (October)

Nelson

In October Nelson generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
240 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Hira

In October Hira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
240 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Nelson Region in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nelson 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Hira 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)

Nelson Region weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nelson Region, New Zealand in October?

In October, Nelson Region, New Zealand generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Nelson sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in Nelson Region, New Zealand in October?

Average temperatures in Nelson Region, New Zealand during October range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 16°C (61°F) in Nelson.

Does Nelson Region, New Zealand get a lot of rain in October?

Nelson typically receives notable rainfall in October, about 139 mm (5.5 in) on average across Nelson Region, New Zealand.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Nelson Region, New Zealand?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Nelson Region, New Zealand due to the typically unpleasant weather in Nelson.

On average, the best time to visit Nelson Region, New Zealand is in February and March with generally perfect weather in Nelson. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Nelson Region.

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Bucket list

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The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand

It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.

White-water sledge and raft in Rotorua

We recommend to white-water sledge and raft in Rotorua in summer (January, February) when the Glacier melt fills the rivers. This is the best time.
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